Commencement
Commencement is a very special time at St. John's University that we all look forward to as we celebrate the wonderful achievements of our graduating students.
We are excited to welcome you and celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2024 together at this year's ceremonies. View Schedule of Events here.
All eligible and prospective graduates will receive an email via their St. John's email account with more details regarding the Commencement Exercises, the week of March 18.
Please select from the resources below, for more information.
Information For
Class of 2024 Graduates
Faculty
Family and Friends
Commencement Resources and Memories
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Schedule of EventsLivestreamCeremony ProgramsPublic Safety Advisory2025 Commencement Dates
Friday, May 16, 2025
Graduate-Level Commencement Ceremony for St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
10 a.m., Carnesecca Arena
Graduate-Level Commencement Ceremony for The School of Education and The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
4 p.m., Carnesecca Arena
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Baccalaureate Mass
4 p.m., St. Thomas More Church
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Undergraduate-Level Commencement Ceremony (all undergraduate students attend this ceremony)
10 a.m., Great Lawn
School of Law Mass
3 p.m., St. Thomas More Church
School of Law Commencement Ceremony
5 p.m., Carnesecca Arena